Pause word in Psalms Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 1, 2016 · 81-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 1, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 1, 2016 · 81-Down · 5 letters
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A word occurring between verses or paragraphs in parts of the Hebrew Bible, namely in Habakkuk and the Psalms; perhaps indicating a pause, either for contemplation or for clearing the throat in singing.
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